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Access Room as a Guest

Follow these instructions to access a Blackboard Collaborate session if you have been provided with a guest access URL. 

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For technical assistance with Blackboard Collaborate see Blackboard Collaborate support.

1. Plug in your headset or turn on built in microphone and speakers.Try watching a YouTube video or listening to music from your computer to make sure audio is working. If you have trouble, try restarting your computer.
2. Go to the guest access URL that was given to you. Note: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra works best in Google Chrome. 
3. If prompted, enter your name and click Submit:
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4. Enter your name as you would like it to appear in the session, and click Join Session.
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5. Blackboard suggests that you use Google Chrome browser in order to have the best experience in Collaborate Ultra. If you choose to enter the room using a different browser (Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer etc.), the following message will appear. You can choose to continue using a non-Chrome browser by clicking the "x" in the upper right area of the message or attempt to enter the room using Google Chrome.Image Removed
6. Non-Chrome users will be prompted to test their microphone and camera. Click Yes to start testing.
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7. Click the radio button next to Allow to give Collaborate permission to access your microphone and camera.
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8. Click Close after you have selected the allow option. 

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2. See instructions for joining a Collaborate meeting for additional information on configuring your microphone and camera.